University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya
The University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (or simply USTM) is an autonomous university in India located at Ri-Bhoi, in the state Meghalaya. It is the first State Private University on Science and Technology in the entire Northeast India. The University is established through the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act, 2008 of the Government of Meghalaya. This University is a project of Education Research & Development Foundation (ERDF), the largest educational network in the North Eastern region of India.
 USTM Seal | |
Motto in English | Unveiling Excellence |
|---|---|
| Type | State University (Private) |
| Established | 2011 |
| Chancellor | Mahbubul Hoque |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr Mridul Hazarika |
Academic staff | 100+ |
| Students | 3000+ |
| Location | |
| Campus | Techno City, Kling Road (400 acres) (main campus) |
| Nickname | USTM |
| Affiliations | UGC AICTE NCTE AIU BCI |
| Website | www |
History
The University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) has been established under the provisions of University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act (No.6 of 2008) enacted by the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya and notified vide Gazette Notification No. LL(B)87/2008/21, dated 02.12.2008 of Government of Meghalaya. The University is empowered by University Grants Commission (UGC), to award degrees as specified by the UGC under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956.
Recognition & Accreditation
USTM is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE, and NCTE, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. USTM has also complied to UGC's 12(B) status.
Academics
The University is divided into following academic units:
School of Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Food Science & Technology
- Botany
- Zoology
- Microbiology
School of Applied Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Disaster Management
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Mathematics
School of Social Science & Humanities
- English
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- Rural Development
- Library & Information Sciences
- Sociology
- Social Work
School of Media Sciences & Cultural Studies
- Media Sciences
School of Engineering Technology
- Electronics
- Computer Application
School of Business Science
- Economics
- Commerce
- Business Administration
Prof. Qoumrul Hoque School of Education
- Education
- Psychology
- B.ED
School of Law and Research
- B.A.LLB
- LLB
MoU & Collaboration
USTM has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with different Institutes & Universities:
- North-Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), Department of Space, Govt. of India
- Universitas Ngurah Rai, Denpasar (UNR)
- Tezpur University
- National Institute of Technology, Silchar
- CSIR-NEIST
- CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi
- Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)
- Aaranayak- A Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
- Bamboo & Cane Development Institute (BCDI)
See also
- Education in India
- List of private universities in India
- List of universities and colleges by country
- Private University
References
- 14 elders honoured with excellence awards. The Assam Tribune
- Stress on upgrading education system. The Assam Tribune
- Private Universities- University Grants Commission (India). UGC India
- Tezpur varsity signs MoU with USTM. The Assam Tribune
- Jamia Millia Islamia VC promises collaboration with USTM. Two Circles.net
- Lecture on Mission Mars in book fair. The Assam Tribune
- Former President APJ Abdul Kalam to visit USTM on July 23. Two Circles.net